Intoxicated, Scared, and Don't Know What to Do? Remember the IC MAP

09/22/11

Contributed by Nancy Reynolds

If you're with someone who has passed out or experienced another medical emergency from drugs or alcohol , don't hesitate. Call for help!

Ithaca College’s Medical Amnesty Policy (IC MAP) encourages students to seek medical assistance related to alcohol and/or drug overdose, since these conditions can be fatal. With IC MAP, students can seek assistance for their friends or themselves if a medical emergency arises involving the use of alcohol and drugs without worrying about college judicial consequences.

Public Safety Emergency Phone # (607) 274-3333

Make the Call If Someone Has ANY of The Symptoms:

Confusion
Excessive Vomiting
An injury
Difficulty standing up
Seizures
Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
Low body temperature (hypothermia)
Unconsciousness ("passing out"), and can't be roused

Medical amnesty is granted by the Office of Judicial Affairs after a review of the case. For more information on the details of the IC MAP, please visit: Center for Health Promotion.

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